taxes

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Ag News, Agriculture Finance, Land, Opinion

Farmers and ranchers should act now on estate tax planning

If you’ve been holding off on estate planning for your farming or ranching operation, I advise you to make 2025 the year you get it done. Read More

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finance, Home and Family

Year-end and new year financial planning tips

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Agronomics, Alfalfa, Crops, finance

Record keeping for taxes



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Take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year

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Sustaining the Legacy set in November

Taxpayers who prepare their taxes before January enjoy benefits including easier planning for retirement contributions and estimating their final tax burden, if any. (Division of Agriculture illustration.)

Consider These Tips before Filing Your Tax Return

  • By Barb Wollan │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach